Preventative Maintenance Technician
Heidelberg Materials · Wake Forest, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Wake Forest, NC.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- PLC 44%
- Welding 32%
- ✓ Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 24%
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Heidelberg Materials
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Heidelberg MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Line of Business: Aggregates
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
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What You'll Be Doing
- •Perform preventive maintenance on mobile equipment across multiple locations to ensure safe and reliable operations
- •Travel between assigned sites to inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and complete scheduled PMs
- •Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs using established procedures and tooling
- •Accurately document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status with site and maintenance leaders
- •Uphold safety, environmental, and operational standards while working independently in the field
What Are We Looking For
- •Demonstrated capability to maintain and service mobile equipment in varied operating conditions
- •Strong mechanical aptitude with effective troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- •Ability to work independently, manage time, and adapt to changing work locations
- •Commitment to safety, quality work, and continuous improvement
- •Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teams across multiple sites
Conditions of Employment
- •Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
- •Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Work Environment
- •Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.
What We Offer
- •$24.00 to $31.00 per hour
- •401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
- •Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- •Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- •Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays